Advertisement
Advertisement
suede
[ sweyd ]
noun
- kid or other leather finished with a soft, napped surface, on the flesh side or on the outer side after removal of a thin outer layer.
- Also called suede cloth. a fabric with a napped surface suggesting this.
verb (used with object)
- to treat so as to raise a nap on (leather, cloth, etc.).
verb (used without object)
- to raise a nap on leather, cloth, etc.
suede
/ sweɪd /
noun
- a leather finished with a fine velvet-like nap, usually on the flesh side of the skin or hide, produced by abrasive action
- ( as modifier )
a suede coat
Word History and Origins
Origin of suede1
Word History and Origins
Origin of suede1
Example Sentences
The faux-fur lining provides a touch of style to the suede design, as well as added warmth.
The Wax Herringbone is a perfect style for warmer weather, and is made with lightweight, breathable material, complete with a suede color and elbow patches.
Last January, my old Uggs died, their suede uppers worn so thin that it finally slit at the seam.
One way is to move on from the old-timey knit style and get mittens made of leather or suede in a color that matches your favorite jacket.
Fashion-forward folks will appreciate the soft suede finish of these deerskin gloves from Skydeer.
He listened, a little confused, trying to catch up, while he pulled off his galoshes to reveal tan suede moccasin boots.
Petite a-frame suede mini-skirts featured patchwork pockets or cut-out patterns on leather.
Sexy coats with suede lapels were worn over white roll-neck tops.
Each model clutched a Bloomsbury bag in one hand, all a variation on the new, hand-painted leather and suede piece.
She wore black suede Jimmy Choos on her feet and carried a crimson Alexander McQueen clutch bag with a large bow on one side.
He wore a black frock-coat and grey suede gloves, which he never removed during these sessions.
He saw her face and hair first, then that she had long suede gloves; then that there was a fur cap at the back of her brown hair.
I want to talk to you about something very, very important,' she added with enchanting solemnity, as she put on her suede gloves.
"The word 'native' intrigues them," said Stephen, drawing off her long, limp suede gloves and smoothing them.
Round the leg of her chair she pushed a suede sheath slender as one of the willow-leaves on my pond.
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Browse